Removal of bad smells from mold contaminated attic - Home Energy Pros2015-08-02T21:09:32Zhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/forum/topics/removal-of-bad-smells-from-mold-contaminated-attic?commentId=6069565%3AComment%3A120065&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYou may wish to try limeprime…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2013-08-02:6069565:Comment:1298412013-08-02T02:02:25.145ZBrian Robinsonhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/BrianRobinson
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You may wish to try limeprime by earthpaint.net. Try ground coffee when making…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2013-07-31:6069565:Comment:1291572013-07-31T04:19:47.827ZCarl Peterhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/CarlPeter
<p>Try ground coffee when making an effort to get rid of a musty smell in a room. Although the smell of coffee will linger it will not remain, and it will eliminate the musty smell quickly and easily. <a href="http://www.flbestpublicadjusters.com/mold/" target="_blank">mold south Florida</a></p>
<p>Try ground coffee when making an effort to get rid of a musty smell in a room. Although the smell of coffee will linger it will not remain, and it will eliminate the musty smell quickly and easily. <a href="http://www.flbestpublicadjusters.com/mold/" target="_blank">mold south Florida</a></p> I agree with Bud and Emilian,…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2013-07-04:6069565:Comment:1234112013-07-04T04:43:39.596ZMickey Souzahttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/MickeySouza
<p>I agree with Bud and Emilian, how do you know the mold problem has been corrected? Mold smells generally dissipate significantly when moisture is removed, and you should have noticed the difference scent-wise. You may be able to use a moisture meter if you can access the entire wall surface.</p>
<p>I agree with Bud and Emilian, how do you know the mold problem has been corrected? Mold smells generally dissipate significantly when moisture is removed, and you should have noticed the difference scent-wise. You may be able to use a moisture meter if you can access the entire wall surface.</p> I think to have mold, then th…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2013-06-18:6069565:Comment:1214242013-06-18T08:18:57.889ZEmilian Karchevhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/EmilianKarchev
<p><span id="result_box" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><span class="hps">I think</span> <span class="hps">to have</span> <span class="hps">mold</span><span>, then</span> <span class="hps">there is moisture</span> <span class="hps">and is good</span> <span class="hps">if you can</span> <span class="hps">look at</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">make a</span> <span class="hps">thermographic</span> <span class="hps">survey</span> <span class="hps">of housing.…</span></span></p>
<p><span id="result_box" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><span class="hps">I think</span> <span class="hps">to have</span> <span class="hps">mold</span><span>, then</span> <span class="hps">there is moisture</span> <span class="hps">and is good</span> <span class="hps">if you can</span> <span class="hps">look at</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">make a</span> <span class="hps">thermographic</span> <span class="hps">survey</span> <span class="hps">of housing.</span> <span class="hps">It</span> <span class="hps">will serve as a</span> <span class="hps">preventive maintenance</span> <span class="hps">of the home and</span> <span class="hps">if</span> <span class="hps">there is a problem</span> <span class="hps">it will</span> <span class="hps">locate</span><span>.</span> <span class="hps">At least</span> <span class="hps">with us</span> <span class="hps">in</span> <span class="hps">Bulgaria</span> <span class="hps">so</span> <span class="hps">doing.</span> <span class="hps">Look</span> <span class="hps">there's</span> <span class="hps">a lot of information</span> <span class="hps">on these issues <a href="http://www.energyaudit.bg/prilojenia/vlaga-i-techove.html" target="_blank">energyaudit.bg</a>.</span></span></p> Hi Tim.
Adding ventilation ad…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2013-06-14:6069565:Comment:1210122013-06-14T16:45:28.356ZBud Pollhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/EverettPoll
<p>Hi Tim.</p>
<p>Adding ventilation addresses the cause of the mold, maybe, but where the mold developed may be well beyond the kneewalls.</p>
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<p>Where is this house located (approximately), and how many years has this mold issue been going on? It is now a summer stack condition, so you may possible have air infiltration entering high, passing through the house, and exiting low. That could be carrying the unwanted smell with it.</p>
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<p>Is the house air conditioned? Are there…</p>
<p>Hi Tim.</p>
<p>Adding ventilation addresses the cause of the mold, maybe, but where the mold developed may be well beyond the kneewalls.</p>
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<p>Where is this house located (approximately), and how many years has this mold issue been going on? It is now a summer stack condition, so you may possible have air infiltration entering high, passing through the house, and exiting low. That could be carrying the unwanted smell with it.</p>
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<p>Is the house air conditioned? Are there any air passages from basement to those kneewalls? There are often 2 kneewalls, did both have moisture issues? Plumbing vents often utilize kneewalls to pass up to the roof. Check for air sealing.</p>
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<p>Bud</p> A) look at waste plumbing sta…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2013-06-10:6069565:Comment:1201562013-06-10T14:02:43.201ZEric Kjelshushttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/EricKjelshus
<p>A) look at waste plumbing stack if not vented to roof will make a lot of smells. B) let all bath exhaust out the roof or soffit C) water leaks roof or waste or water or steam heat system D) do you see mold? If so take it out</p>
<p>A) look at waste plumbing stack if not vented to roof will make a lot of smells. B) let all bath exhaust out the roof or soffit C) water leaks roof or waste or water or steam heat system D) do you see mold? If so take it out</p> I would think again about app…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2013-06-10:6069565:Comment:1200652013-06-10T13:55:25.946ZDonald J. Wattshttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/DonaldJWatts
I would think again about applying any bleach solution to a mold issue. It can make the IAQ issue worse instead of better. I also beleive there may be a moisture issue in the kneewall space that is more than can be remediated by ventilation. Mold requires three items to survive; oxygen, water, and a cellulose based food source such as wood, drywall paper, etc. Remove one of these factors and it cannot survive. I would check for a moisture source to the attic space, bath exhaust, leak, etc. Just…
I would think again about applying any bleach solution to a mold issue. It can make the IAQ issue worse instead of better. I also beleive there may be a moisture issue in the kneewall space that is more than can be remediated by ventilation. Mold requires three items to survive; oxygen, water, and a cellulose based food source such as wood, drywall paper, etc. Remove one of these factors and it cannot survive. I would check for a moisture source to the attic space, bath exhaust, leak, etc. Just hot and under ventilated will not produce moisture. If the homeowner is noticing a smell, that indicates to me that you have communication between the living space and the attic, possibly allowing for condensation in the attic. Venting will increase the flow if there is communication to the living area. Zone testing will prove but will also draw the contaminated air into the house. Suggest a visual to find communication, air seal from living space, use of a microbial or non-chlorine mold or sporicide to kill existing mold (removal of the contaminated components is best but sometimes not within budget) and, if possible, use of low odor Kilz or similair product to seal any surviving spores to the surface. Any mold remediation company…tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2013-06-10:6069565:Comment:1197952013-06-10T12:51:04.042ZTom DelContehttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/tomdelconte
<p>Any mold remediation company would be happy to charge you big bucks to encapsulate the mold. If you are lucky, the smell is coming from the old mold. Before anything else, I'd spray everything with a 10% solution of clorox in water.</p>
<p>Sometimes the after odor cannot be stopped and is impossible to trace.</p>
<p>Any mold remediation company would be happy to charge you big bucks to encapsulate the mold. If you are lucky, the smell is coming from the old mold. Before anything else, I'd spray everything with a 10% solution of clorox in water.</p>
<p>Sometimes the after odor cannot be stopped and is impossible to trace.</p>